I once pitched my startup to a room of investors, and the only thing I remember is the silence after I finished. That silence taught me more than any feedback ever could. It forced me to re-examine my story and my numbers. Sometimes the toughest audiences... moreI once pitched my startup to a room of investors, and the only thing I remember is the silence after I finished. That silence taught me more than any feedback ever could. It forced me to re-examine my story and my numbers. Sometimes the toughest audiences give the best lessons. less